General Information; Warnings & Cautions - Watts Aerco AM Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

AM Series Pool Heater User Manual
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
SECTION 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Warnings & Cautions
NOTE:
This manual provides installation instructions for the AM Series Pool Heaters, but does NOT
provide information for venting, system start-up, operation, or maintenance of the boiler used
in the system. The AM Series User Manual, GF-146, is required for that information, and the
reader will be referred to the necessary sections in that document when necessary.
In addition to all the requirements included in this AERCO Instruction Manual, the installation of
units MUST conform with local building codes, or, in the absence of local codes, ANSI Z223.1
(National Fuel Gas Code Publication No. NFPA-54) for gas-fired boilers and ANSI/NFPASB for
LP gas-fired boilers. W here applicable, the equipment shall be installed in accordance with the
current Installation Code for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment, CSA B149.1, and
applicable Provincial regulations for the class; which should be carefully followed in all cases.
Authorities having jurisdiction should be consulted before installations are made.
IMPORTANT!
This Instruction Manual is an integral part of the product and must be maintained in legible
condition. It must be given to the user by the installer and kept in a safe place for future
reference.
WARNING!
Failure to comply with provisions, warnings, and cautions provided in this manual can lead to
extensive property damage and/or personal injury or death.
In the event of a breakdown and/or malfunction of the boiler used in this system, turn off the unit
and do not make any attempt to repair it. The boiler must be serviced exclusively by a Qualified
installer using original spare parts. Failure to comply with this requirement may compromise the
safety of the unit.
WARNING!
Installer: Read all instructions including this manual, before installing. Perform steps in the
order given.
User: The installation and maintenance sections of this manual are for use only by a qualified
heating installer. Refer to Chapter 9: Operation for user information.
Installation and Alterations: Only a Qualified installer must carry out the installation and
calibration of the boiler. Never modify the boiler or its components in any way.
Overheating: Should overheating occur or the gas supply fail, turn off the manual gas shut-
off valve external to the appliance. Do NOT turn off or disconnect the electrical supply to the
circulator.
Water Contamination: Do not use this appliance if any part has been under water.
Immediately call a licensed authorized technician to inspect the appliance and to replace any
part of the control system and any gas control, which has been under water.
Ensure the boiler and its controls are protected from dripping or spraying water during normal
operation or service.
Spare Parts: Only use the boiler with the accessories and spares listed in this manual.
Failure to do so can cause equipment damage or dangerous conditions.
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